The Best Restaurant in Pioneer Square, Seattle

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Pioneer Square is quickly catching up to its culinary destination neighbors, the International District and Downtown. There are some quirky and reliable lunch spots here—Salumi is a city treasure—and there are some top-notch, authentic coffeehouses. There are also several old-school Italian eateries that Seattle locals still love, especially Il Terrazo Carmine.

Il Terrazzo Carmine

$$$ | Pioneer Square

Since the 1980s, Il Terrazo Carmine has specialized in Tuscan and southern Italian cooking, creating soul-satisfying dishes such as homemade ravioli, linguine alle vongole (with clams), and eggplant Parmesan. The impressive wine list represents vintages from the West Coast of the U.S. to Italy and France. Ceiling-to-floor draperies give the dining room understated dignity, and intoxicating aromas waft from the kitchen to the restaurant's small outdoor patio that sits beneath a canopy of lights. It's your Italian home-away-from-home that you may never want to leave.

411 1st Ave. S, Seattle, 98104, USA
206-467–7797
Known For
  • Elegant space with an old-school vibe
  • Homemade raviolis stuffed with unique ingredients
  • Expansive global wine list
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
Reservations recommended

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